Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen are two of the top five German football clubs. They will meet on May 5, 2023 in the German Cup semi-finals of 2022/2023. What should we expect from Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen h2h? Who will win? Who will make it to the final? We will find out soon.
Bayern Munich
A pretty old football club (founded in 1900). Won FIFA magazine’s title of Twentieth Century’s best team in 2000. Under the account 32 champion titles, 20 German Cups, 6 – UEFA Cup. The first German club to win the World Cup in 2013. In 2020, it became the second European team to have made the treble twice.
The years 2021-2022 were no longer so successful for the Bavarians. They failed to qualify for the Champions League final, losing to Villareal, and the German Cup, losing to Borussia Dortmund. However, Bayern and Werder ended 6-1 in the former’s last match.
Bayern’s inimitable style of play quickly throws their opponents off, but sometimes plays a cruel trick on them.
In the first half, Bayern brought down their opponents in a flurry of attacks. Then, it calms down and does not play as aggressively. This style of play disorients their opponents at the start of the match.
Mosila and Schupo-Moting have been excellent. The latter, as a striker, scores goals in almost every half and does excellent teamwork. However, it is worth noting the losses: one of the best players, Robert Lewandowski, has left the team.
Werder Bremen
One year older than their future rivals. Four times champion, winner of six German Cups. Among the top five German football clubs. Most recently, Werder were thought to be struggling for survival, but the team has bounced back quickly. In the last round of the German championship Werder beat their arch-rivals Schalke 2-1.
The squad is not as big as Bayern’s, but the coach puts emphasis on the physical endurance of the players. This stems from the Bremen’s style of play. Just like the Munich side, they start the game with a blistering attack. Only if Bayern subsequently switch to a calmer tempo, Werder do not lose momentum until the end. This tactic often leaves their opponents baffled. However, the Bavarians are used to everything.
They often score goals at the very last minute: the number of goals they score with 10 minutes left in the match is the highest. The last game between Werder and Bayern ended in a crushing defeat for the former.
Match statistics
The teams have met each other 128 times. Of these, Munich have won 70 times, Werder have won 28 times and 27 games have ended in a draw. Lately, however, Bayern’s advantage has become more and more evident.
What to expect from the May game
It is unlikely that the May game will change anything dramatically. Werder’s style of play will play against him. A rushing attack will not work against Bayern, which uses similar tactics in the beginning. Subsequently, the Munich team’s measured pace allowed them to easily beat Bremen.
Who will get the German Cup?
The Bavarians have won it 20 times and the Wanderers six times. In the last tournament, Borussia Dortmund (they have won 5 times) became the winner of the prestigious award in general. In this tournament, Bayern are once again dominant.
Despite the loss of Lewandowski, they remain the bookies’ favourites to win. In addition, the last competition champion has also suffered a loss, with striker Sebastian Allaire being diagnosed with cancer. He will be struggling with his health for the next few months and will probably not make it to the final. So it is possible that Bayern will win the German Cup for the 21st time.